Yesterday we put off our Magic Kingdom update to focus on the Cubot interactive test, but I’m happy to be sharing our Magic Kingdom photos and video today! Denise noticed the pumpkin wreaths at the Magic Kingdom tollbooth (below, left) as we drove to the park. The Disney and American flags were flying at half-staff in memory of Steve Jobs (below, right).

Video #1 – Magic Kingdom American Flags at Half-Staff in Memory of Steve Jobs 10/10/11 Walt Disney World – From Disney: “Walt Disney Company CEO Bob Iger has ordered flags at Walt Disney World and other company properties around the country to fly at half-staff in memory of Steve Jobs.” “Both U.S. and Disney flags at all Walt Disney World parks, resorts and other areas will be lowered to half-staff from October 6 to 12, to observe Jobs’ passing.”

The park was busier than expected, though the Dumbo The Flying Elephant wait was about the same as we normally expect – we spent about a half hour in line. The view over the Fantasyland wall is impressive, there is a lot going on that you can’t see without some height. Work continues in front of Beast’s Castle (below, left). The Little Mermaid: Ariel’s Undersea Adventure show building hasn’t changed considerably on the outside in the past few weeks, but much is happening closer to the wall (below, right).

Unlike some days we visit, there was a lot of activity in each area, including at Bon Jour Village Gifts (below, left).

Workers climb up on the top of the new Dumbo queue tent, looking like they are scaling Disneyland’s Matterhorn (below, left). The view from here looks into Storybook Circus and the new Storybook Circus Railroad Station, by way of the new Dumbo queue line (below, right).

Video #2 – Fantasyland Expansion Construction from Dumbo, PeopleMover, More 10/10/11 Beasts Castle, Storybook – This includes a variety of angles of the Fantasyland Expansion, including from Dumbo and the People Mover!

From the PeopleMover, the view into Fantasyland showcases the mountains of of the Little Mermaid building (below, left). After a small fire at the Astro Orbitor attraction on Sunday morning, the ride once again resumed it’s normal operations (below, right).

We stopped in Frontierland to see if we could find any of the 40th Anniversary LE pins – we did, along with merchandise from the Room for 1 More event (below, left). Pins that were still left from the 40th event hung nearby on a rack (below, right). We even were able to snag a Fort Wilderness LE 500 pin for ourselves.

We took the train around from Main Street USA, taking photos and video that show the progress of the former Mickey’s Toontown Fair (below left and right).

When we left the train at the Main Street station (below, left), we noticed the 40 Magical Years banner in the distance hanging backstage (below, right).

Video #3 – Walt Disney World 40th Anniversary Banner Spotted 10/10/11 at Magic Kingdom – This 40th banner is now backstage and visible from the Main Street train station (and from the train itself).

We’d taken photos from the boat in the morning of the Grand Floridian villas construction wall (below left and right), this is an area that will eventually have a Disney Vacation Club addition.

Later in the day, we walked from Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort to Disney’s Polynesian Resort (below left and right), the path has had some changes made to it – and a portion of the walkway has walls on both sides. While the Grand Floridian Spa closed on 9/19, the fitness center does appear to be open.

It shouldn’t be long until construction starts here, we’ll miss the view of the water from the walkway (below left and right). We even attended the Royal Wedding sleepover back in May, it was partially held right here!

Take a trip back in time to experience classic Walt Disney World “Frontierland” attractions. This fifth volume in the series features the following: Splash Mountain (1992), Frontierland Shootin’ Arcade (2006), Country Bear Jamboree (1992), Big Thunder Mountain Railroad (1997), Tom Sawyer Island (2006) and more!

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Take a trip back in time to experience classic Walt Disney World “Adventureland” attractions. This fourth volume in the series features the following: Adventureland Tour (1992-1997), Jungle Cruise (1993), Enchanted Tiki Birds Tropical Serenade (1992), Pirates of the Caribbean (original version including Barker Bird 1992), Pirates of the Caribbean (1997) and more!

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Take a trip back in time to experience classic Walt Disney World “Liberty Square” attractions. This third volume in the series features the following: The Hall of Presidents (Original Version – 1993), Mike Fink Keel Boats (opening day attraction – 1992), Haunted Mansion (original version – 1992), Haunted Mansion Bonus Ride (my final recording of the original version with some special surprises – 2006)!

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Holiday Treat 2010 DVD – Available Now:

Seasons Greetings from Jeff Lange! Celebrate the holidays with this new DVD featuring the 2010 Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party at Walt Disney World.

Features yearly favorites such as: “Cinderella’s Holiday Wish (Castle Lighting)“, “Mickey’s Once Upon A Christmastime Parade“, “Holiday Wishes Fireworks – Celebrate the Spirit of the Season“, “Celebrate the Season Show“, Very Merry Party Scenes, and much more!

Walt Disney World Vintage Footage:

Jeff Lange turns back the clock to 1986, where you will experience Walt Disney World through the eyes of Disneyana documentarian Bob Welbaum. This incredible vintage footage includes select narration from Mr. Welbaum, who shot this video before recording was commonplace.